Early Republic Early Republic Legal System and Legal System and Achievements Achievements
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Early RepublicEarly RepublicLegal System andLegal System and
AchievementsAchievements
City on Seven HillsCity on Seven Hills
• Latin's
• Settled along the
Tiber River
City on Seven HillsCity on Seven Hills
• Romulus and Remus– Mother was Latin woman, Father was Mars (god of war)
RomansRomans• Shared peninsula with the EtruscansEtruscans
RomansRomans
• Shared peninsula with the EtruscansEtruscans
• Romans learnedRomans learned– AlphabetAlphabet
RomansRomans
• Shared peninsula with the EtruscansEtruscans
• Romans learnedRomans learned– AlphabetAlphabet– Arch constructionArch construction
RomansRomans
• Shared peninsula with the EtruscansEtruscans
• Romans learnedRomans learned– AlphabetAlphabet– Arch constructionArch construction– Gods and GoddessesGods and Goddesses
Roman - LatinsRoman - Latins
Romans conquerRomans conquer –
• 509 BC - Latins drive out the Etruscans
• Greek City States
Roman - LatinsRoman - Latins
Romans conquerRomans conquer –• 509 BC - Latins drive out the Etruscans• Greek City States
Success due to • Skillful diplomacydiplomacy• Well trained army
– Roman LegionRoman Legion – 5000 man units– Loyalty, courage, respect for authority
Res Publica - RepublicRes Publica - Republic
Senate – Senate – most powerful legislators
• 300 members all PatriciansPatricians
• Landowning upper class (Aristocrats)
Senate
• 300 members all Patricians
• Landowning upper class
ConsulsConsuls – elected by Senate
• Supervise business, government, and armies
509 BC Latins drive out the Etruscans
Res Publica - RepublicRes Publica - Republic
TribunesTribunes
Represent the Plebeians Plebeians – Farmers,merchants, and traders
• Right to VETOVETO
509 BC Latins drive out the Etruscans
Res Publica - RepublicRes Publica - Republic
DictatorDictator
Elected in time of war
509 BC Latins drive out the Etruscans
Res Publica - RepublicRes Publica - Republic
“Greece has conquered her rude
conqueror.”
“Greece has conquered her rude conqueror.”
• Hellenistic Culture + Romans =
Greco – Roman Civilization
“Greece has conquered her rude conqueror.”
• Hellenistic Culture + Romans =
Greco – Roman Civilization
Literature
Philosophy
Art
Architecture
Law of 12 TablesLaw of 12 Tables 400 BC – early part of the Republic
The Twelve Tables The Twelve Tables came about as a result came about as a result of the long social struggle between of the long social struggle between
patricians and plebeianspatricians and plebeians
All Citizens would be treated equally
Applied to all Citizens 5 Basic
Principles
Created
Stability and
Unity
Applied to all Citizens 5 Basic
Principles
Created
Stability and
Unity
All Citizens are
Equal under the law
Applied to all Citizens 5 Basic
Principles
Created
Stability and
Unity
All Citizens are
Equal under the law
Accused can face the accusers.
Can be defended
Applied to all Citizens 5 Basic
Principles
Created
Stability and
Unity
All Citizens are
Equal under the law
Accused can face the accusers.
Can be defended
Decisions based on Fairness
Applied to all Citizens 5 Basic
Principles
Created
Stability and
Unity
All Citizens are
Equal under the law
Innocent until
Proven guilty
Accused can face the accusers.
Can be defended
Decisions based on Fairness
Applied to all Citizens 5 Basic
Principles
Created
Stability and
Unity
All Citizens are
Equal under the law
Innocent until
Proven guilty
Accused can face the accusers.
Can be defended
Guilt must be clearly
established
Decisions based on Fairness
Other Achievementshttp://www.history.com/news/history-lists/10-innovations-that-built-ancient-rome
In notes list other Achievements of the Roman Empire
Roman Aqueducts Concrete
Newspapers Welfare
Bound Books - Codex Granite Brick Roads
Arches Julian Calendar